Diseases of the Horse's Foot

This work provides a systematic veterinary guide to the anatomy, physiology, examination, and surgical and medical management of equine hoof disorders. It details regional structure of bones, ligaments, tendons, blood vessels, nerves, and the keratogenous membrane; explains hoof development, growth, and common conformational faults; and offers practical examination techniques, operative methods, postoperative care, and shoeing approaches. Individual chapters review wounds, inflammatory and chronic conditions (including laminitis, canker, thrush, and seedy-toe), lateral cartilage and bone diseases, fractures, joint infections, and navicular disease, illustrated with diagrams and case-based observations for diagnosis and treatment.